Fundraising Subcommittee Workplan

Purpose: To identify opportunities and/or methods to raise funds
to support the cultural, educational, and business activities and exchanges
of the Association and to take the lead in implementing those fundraising
efforts as approved by the Association. All members of the Sister County
Committee, whether on this subcommittee or not, have fundraising responsibilities
and will participate in the Association's efforts.

2000-01 Workplan

Contact other similar associations and learn about
their fundraising efforts.

Compile a database (mailing and e-mail addresses) of
Bay Area residents and businesses potentially interested in the Association.
This list will serve as a mailing list for fundraising events and other
solicitations.

Develop a public membership program for the Association,
including membership dues, to generate support and revenue for Association
activities.

Conduct a small fundraising event or solicit donations
prior to the end of this calendar year (tax donation time).

Use the Association web site as a place where members
and other interested residents or businesses may inquire about upcoming
activities, events, and visits, particularly fundraising activities.

Review requests from other subcommittees and create
an expenditure plan with priorities. Suggested expenditures include (not
in priority order):
a) Business Cards for Directors
b) Gifts for visiting delegations (sweatshirts and wine with special labels)
c) Food and entertainment for visiting delegations
d) Cover travel expenditures for Directors on trade missions,
e) Scholarships for exchange students
f) Seed money for special events